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Target Location and Identification 28 September 2017 ATP 3-09.30 3-15 Figure 3-10. Example terrain sketch 3-59. Once it is constructed, the observer can use the terrain sketch to help quickly and accurately locate targets by referencing from information already known in the area of responsibility. A terrain sketch also provides a rapid means of orienting relief personnel. Terrain sketches must be continually refined and updated with data from available fire support planning documents, to include target numbers, the FPF, and any FSCMs. METHODS OF TARGET LOCATION 3-60. In order to perform these target location methods, the observer must possess some fundamental skills to include determining direction, distance, grid, vertical shift, and vertical angle. The goal of accurate target location is to achieve first round fire for effect. Mensuration methods are the most preferred and accurate way of developing target location. The methods of target location are listed in order of preference: Grid coordinates using precision imagery with mensuration tools. Laser grid. Laser polar. Grid coordinates using map spot. Polar plot. Shift from a known point.